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East Hampton 37 mins ago

East Hampton Public Library accepting photos of dogs in exchange for forgiven fees

Spring brings all kinds of delights, and one of them is coming from the East Hampton Public Library. The library is spreading “pawsitivity” this month, with a new program called “May We See Your Dog.”...

Hartford 35 mins ago

Hartford Public Schools to receive $5 million from the state to save jobs
Norwalk 1 hour ago

Norwalk schools closed Friday due to traffic issues following fiery I-95 crash

Hartford Yard Goats 3 hours ago

Yard Goats announce date for G.O.A.T. Brew Fest

Hartford Yard Goats will showcase the “greatest of all time” local beers, seltzers and spirits this October at G.O.A.T. Brew Fest. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will be held...
Bradley Airport 4 hours ago

Breeze Airways adds new destinations in Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, California

Breeze Airways announced flights to new destinations – and some special deals – today. Inaugural nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Cincinnati and Myrtle Beach, South Ca...
Norwalk 3 hours ago

What to know about road closures amid I-95 closure in Norwalk

Norwalk police are asking people to be patient during the Interstate 95 closure, which has led to several additional road closures. The highway has been closed since around 5:30 a.m. Thursday when two...
Norwich 6 hours ago

Fugitive wanted for 2020 homicide in Norwich returned to state to face charges

A man wanted for murder in Norwich was returned to Connecticut Thursday to face charges. Brandon Foster was extradicted from North Carolina, according to police. Foster shot and killed 66-year-old Edw...

Greenwich 7 hours ago

Car thieves are entering Greenwich homes in search of key fobs: police

Greenwich police are increasing patrols as car thieves target high-end cars and go into houses to get key fobs to steal the vehicles. Police said there have been several auto thefts between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. over the last several days and the thieves are targeting houses where there are high-end vehicles, especially BMWs. If the car thieves......
Southington 8 hours ago

21-year-old ‘ring leader' organizing crimes across Connecticut arrested: police

Southington police have arrested a 21-year-old man they say is a ring leader organizing much of the criminal activity around Connecticut. Ethan Nieves, of Newington, was taken into custody during a court appearance in New Britain on Monday, according to police. Police said Nieves is suspected of organizing multiple crimes in the state since March 2...
New Canaan 6 hours ago

Tractor-trailer was stuck under Metro-North overpass in New Canaan

A tandem tractor-trailer was stuck under a Metro-North overpass in New Canaan and Route 106 was closed, but has reopened. Russ Kimes, the emergency management director, said Route 106, or Old Stamford Road, was closed between Weed Street and Lapham Road and the road was expected to be closed for up to two hours as crews remove and tow away…...
Norwalk 4 hours ago

Photos: Fiery crash closes I-95 in Norwalk

A fiery crash closed both sides of Interstate 95 in Norwalk early Thursday morning and the highway remains closed hours later. Officials said there are no major injuries. We are getting a closer look at the damage.
Yale 8 hours ago

Four arrested at protests at Yale University overnight

Four people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests at Yale University overnight, according to the university, and two of them are students. Yale University said around 200 protestors were on Beinecke Plaza, then walked to the president’s house and the Yale Police Department around 9 p.m. and refused to disperse after several warnings from the Ya...
StormTracker 2 hours ago

High temperatures to get near 80 Thursday

Thursday started with fog and drizzle, but they will give way to sunshine. And we will have lots of sun! The high temperatures on Thursday will be near 80 degrees inland and 70 at the shore. Then, some clouds reform tonight and low temperatures will be near 50. Friday and Saturday will both be partly sunny and temperatures will be…
Farmington 11 hours ago

Route 177 in Farmington reopens after fire

Route 177 in Farmington was closed because of a fire, but it has reopened. Police said the road, which is also Plainville Avenue, was closed between Webster Street and New Britain Avenue, because of a structure fire. The school department notified families that buses might have been delayed. Farmington police said there were no injuries.
Norwalk 25 mins ago

I-95 in Norwalk could be closed until Monday after fiery crash

Interstate 95 in Norwalk could remain closed through at least Monday morning, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Both sides of I-95 have been closed since about 5:30 a.m. Thursday after a crash involving a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck, and another vehicle. The vehicles burst into flames. The truck, which was hauling gasoline, caught fire under the Fair...
Norwich 10 hours ago

Body found in Yantic River in Norwich

Police are investigating after a fisherman found a man’s body in the Yantic River in Norwich on Wednesday. A dive team responded to the river just before 4:30 p.m. in the area of the Norwichtown Commons. Responding officers found a body in the river at the base of the Route 2 overpass near Town Street. The water was about eight…
Student Loans 20 hours ago

South Windsor mom billed for two of the same student loans after bank error

A South Windsor mother took a bank up on its offer to refinance her loan. She was thrilled to pay a lower interest rate toward her son’s college education. That is until she started getting bills for a second loan. Paula Thantaha said she spent months and countless hours on the phone going back-and-forth with Citizens Bank trying to...
Middletown 21 hours ago

Nearly a dozen people arrested for illegal marijuana sales in Middletown

Eleven people have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the sale of illegal marijuana products, posing as vendors inside of a building in Middletown. The police department said they served a search and seizure warrant at 52 North Main St. on April 19. It was the result of a lengthy investigation. Authorities learned that multiple vendors woul...
UConn 20 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally following arrests at UConn

UConn students are speaking out a day after arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment. Activists say they are not backing down following the police activity. “I am here because we are protesting against the violation of protesting and free speech here,” UConn freshman Kai Febus said. This comes a day after 25 people – nearly all students &#8211...
UConn Huskies 22 hours ago

UConn will see big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window

A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes. The caption read “Day 1 in the portal…” Several weeks later, Hurley has added several key pieces as the portal window closes Wednesday, with the Huskies trying to beco...

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